Posted: 18-Feb-26
Location: Kent, Connecticut
Type: Full Time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
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Classification: Faculty
Housing: Yes
Start date: August 1, 2026
Position Summary: The Associate Director of Admissions participates in all facets and phases of the admission process. Prior experience in an Admissions Office is preferred; a Bachelor’s degree is required.
The ideal candidate will be:
- committed to upholding and promoting the mission of Kent School;
- eager to work collaboratively with colleagues;
- able to interact effectively with a diverse population of students and parents;
- an effective oral and written communicator, including through public speaking;
- committed to developing an equitable and inclusive community;
- committed to improving their practice through professional development;
- proficient in Kent School technologies (Google Suite, Veracross, etc.);
- dedicated to making positive contributions to the student experience in dorms, on teams and clubs, and through advising.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
- Representing the school accurately and compellingly to prospective students and parents, educational consultants, partner schools, and other important constituencies;
- Extensive domestic and occasional international travel;
- Interviewing applicants and families, and providing a detailed report to the Admission Committee;
- Communicating with prospective families in a polite, systematic, timely, and efficient manner;
- Developing and fostering relationships with school administrators and teachers to effectively communicate enrollment efforts;
- Assisting the Director of Admissions with institutional research needs, including the collection and analysis of relevant data;
- Becoming proficient in the use of technology to manage office recordkeeping and correspondence;
- Assisting the Director with all publication and marketing materials;
- Working in concert with the Director of Admissions on a variety of scheduled admissions events, including Open Houses and Admission Receptions;
- Maintaining an accurate record of travel and admission-related expenses;
- Coaching two seasons of interscholastic sports or an equivalent (usually three seasons) of co-curricular activities;
- Performing regular duty in our residential program;
- Participating in Faculty committees;
- Serving as Advisor to 5-7 students;
- Maintaining a Public Passenger Endorsement to drive a school vehicle for school activities.
Additional Requirements:
- Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment criminal background checks and drug test;
- Maintaining punctual and regular attendance;
- Work is performed on a smoke-free campus.
- The list of requirements above is essential, but not exhaustive; additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
Kent School seeks faculty members who demonstrate cultural competency and are eager to help us build an inclusive, respectful, and diverse school community. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. In accordance with federal, state, and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote, and evaluate all personnel without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, ancestry, citizen status, veteran status, physical or mental handicaps, sexual orientation, or any other factors protected by law.